A Yolo County woman on Wednesday drove to the Benicia Police Department and provided photos, veterinarian records and witness testimony to prove that she is the dog's owner.

The woman also told police the dog somehow got out of her yard and has no idea how the pet ended up in Benicia.

Police do not suspect the woman played a part in the dog's abuse and abandonment.

Abandoned Dog Found in Benicia

Residents in the dog-friendly downtown of Benicia were stunned to learn an abandoned dog was found with permanent marker written all over it. The dog was found the night of July 3rd with the words "free" written on its sides and "I need a home" on its head. Ian Cull reports.